the dollar

noun

technical

: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money

The dollar dropped sharply against the pound.

the strength/weakness of the dollar

The dollar is worth more in Mexico.

Examples of the dollar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If the dollar retained roughly its present purchasing power, a quadrillion-dollar valuation would mean bitcoin had absorbed a significant portion of global capital. — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

But for allies of a vice president who’s uniquely willing to feed his online trolls, Magness struck a nerve by elevating Vance’s comments that the dollar’s reserve-currency status could be hurting the US’ ability to export goods. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The announcement initially pushed Treasury yields lower and weakened the dollar, sending gold prices higher. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Once again, the best sign that Venezuela’s ready for the dollar is that pretty much everyone not employed by the government, or receiving state aid or pensions in bolivar, is using the world’s most prized and safest currency. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the dollar

• footballer
• installer
• caller
• choler
• collar
• crawler
• faller
• haller
• hauler
• holler
• scholar
• smaller